This training aims to help outreach workers deliver effective support interventions and achieve positive outcomes for people sleeping rough.
Developed by Homeless Link with contributions from member organisations and people with lived experience of street outreach.
Who is this course for?
This training is suitable for anyone looking to deliver effective support interventions and achieve positive outcomes for people sleeping rough.
What will you learn?
Through this course, you will:
- Develop the skills to effectively plan and carry out outreach shifts, including safety and risk assessments and welfare checks.
- Gain understanding of assertive and person-centered support approaches
- Identify common routes onto the streets and understand the common support needs of people experiencing rough sleeping
- Understand how to recognise and respond to the unique needs of each person encountered during outreach
- Understand a range of support offers to end rough sleeping.
Duration
9.30am-4.00pm
Sessions are not recorded. Slides will be sent electronically.
Cost
Member rate: £131 per person
Non-Member rate: £173 per person
Bookings
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite.
If you are booking training places for 3 or more people an invoice can be raised, please email Lana.Newby@homelesslink.org.uk with the names and email addresses of the delegates you wish to book.
Cancellation policy
Please find our cancellation policy for public online delivered training here
Bookings for larger groups
This course can be booked by staff teams of up to 20 people on dates that are convenient for your organisation. It can be delivered either through live interactive sessions online or in person.
Please contact James.Cuming@homelesslink.org.uk or telephone James on 07375 042 815 for more information. Prices are from £1,040 for up to 20 staff members.